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Erik Höglund

Swedish, 1932-1998

Swedish glass master Erik Höglund reveled in unconventional techniques and practices — the Karlskrona native once drove glassblower Ruben Hjelm out of a studio at Boda after mixing potatoes into a crucible of molten glass to determine if he could generate bubbles in the finished object. Höglund always walked his own path, and his individuality and creative spirit defines the range of decorative objects, lighting fixtures and other works in glass that he created over the years.

Höglund was born in 1932 and studied drawing and sculpting at the Swedish School of Arts. Despite his limited experience with glass, Höglund joined Boda Glassworks when the manufacturer reached out to the school for the services of a young glass artist. He taught himself how to blow glass at night and found inspiration on travels through Europe as well as in his everyday life, creating sculptures that boasted exquisite color pairings and subdued, streamlined forms. He worked at Boda for 20 years.

The Swedish National Museum purchased Höglund’s early works for an exhibition of Swedish glass art, and in 1957, Höglund’s stunning and expressive objects and sculptures earned the Danish Lunning Prize — the highest honor for an up-and-coming Scandinavian artist. He garnered international acclaim and his colorful iron and glass candleholders, candelabras and vases went on display in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Blekinge Museum, the National Museum of Stockholm and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Höglund left Boda in 1973 to establish his own smithery. He returned to glass design in the subsequent years, when the legendary innovator created richly colored and provocative works for Pukeberg, Åhus, Nový Bor and other manufacturers.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Erik Höglund decorative objects, lighting and dinnerware

Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern bed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) made of solid pine for Boda Trä. The bed is an expression of the best the 1970s had to offer ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund

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Fir

Large Glass & Iron Chandelier by Erik Hoglund
By Axel Strömberg Ironworks, Erik Höglund, Boda Nova
Located in Utrecht, NL
Cast iron, mouth blown and pressed glass 12-arm chandelier for 12 candles by Swedish designer Erik Hoglund with images of animals and faces. Boda glassworks, Axel Stromberg ironworks, Sweden, 1957. Early edition on welded chain...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund

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Wrought Iron

Erik Hoglund Chandelier, 12 Light
By Erik Höglund
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic midcentury chandelier by Erik Hoglund. Made of wrought iron and molded glass, this twelve-light chandelier was made by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boca. There is one large and 4 s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Erik Höglund

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Iron

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund

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Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund

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Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund

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Glass

3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three glassvases designed by Erik Höglund at Boda, Sweden. The red vase is 13.5 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, the highest blue vase is 21.5 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund

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Glass

Erik Höglund Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine and leather. Good condition. Diameter: 30 cm Height, including the leather: 46.5 cm
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund

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Pine

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Erik Höglund furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Erik Höglund furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Erik Höglund were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vicke Lindstrand, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, and Fagerhult. Prices for Erik Höglund furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $97 and can go as high as $27,446, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,900.

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